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2006 Honda Civic Si coupe, 41k Black.
I was contacted by the owner of this vehicle last week via e-mail. His main concern was swirls, this was an exterior only, the interior was in decent shape. I first saw this car at the appointment, first time for me, usually I view all of the vehicles ahead of time to foumulate a game plan and discuss th owners expectations. Luckily the owner knew what he wanted for the vehicle. I wish I had a better camera to capture the level of swirling. I also wich I remembered to take the time to take pictures while I am working..
I started a 8:15am with a foam gun wash using Poorboys Super Slick & Suds to see what I was in store for. Total time: 8 hours.
I used the Makita and Menzerna Intensive Polish 2x with a Yellow Edge 2000. I need some more wool pads.
Late to the game shot, but I hit the hood with 2000 grit paper. It had many chips and pits. I tried to level it bit and lighten up egg damage.
After Intensive Polish and an isopropyl alochol wipe down, I tried Z-PC, but found Menzerna Final Polish II to work best. The paint started to come back to life. The blue metallic flakes started to pop out.
Next, I washed the car again, this time with Zaino Z-7 to remove the oils and splattered polish. Then a wipe with Zaino Z-6 before 2 applications of Zaino Z-5pro / ZFX / Z-8 mix. I used a little Z-8 to assist in the removal of the sealant.
Final Results:
The color has a tremendous amount of blue metallic flake which didn't show until polishing. In the sun this was very similar to the BMW Carbon Black, dark in the shade, dark blue in the sun.
I was contacted by the owner of this vehicle last week via e-mail. His main concern was swirls, this was an exterior only, the interior was in decent shape. I first saw this car at the appointment, first time for me, usually I view all of the vehicles ahead of time to foumulate a game plan and discuss th owners expectations. Luckily the owner knew what he wanted for the vehicle. I wish I had a better camera to capture the level of swirling. I also wich I remembered to take the time to take pictures while I am working..
I started a 8:15am with a foam gun wash using Poorboys Super Slick & Suds to see what I was in store for. Total time: 8 hours.
I used the Makita and Menzerna Intensive Polish 2x with a Yellow Edge 2000. I need some more wool pads.
Late to the game shot, but I hit the hood with 2000 grit paper. It had many chips and pits. I tried to level it bit and lighten up egg damage.
After Intensive Polish and an isopropyl alochol wipe down, I tried Z-PC, but found Menzerna Final Polish II to work best. The paint started to come back to life. The blue metallic flakes started to pop out.
Next, I washed the car again, this time with Zaino Z-7 to remove the oils and splattered polish. Then a wipe with Zaino Z-6 before 2 applications of Zaino Z-5pro / ZFX / Z-8 mix. I used a little Z-8 to assist in the removal of the sealant.
Final Results:
The color has a tremendous amount of blue metallic flake which didn't show until polishing. In the sun this was very similar to the BMW Carbon Black, dark in the shade, dark blue in the sun.
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